April 10
• Deputies received a call at Avalon School, and are conducting an investigation regarding a child being assaulted and child endangerment. The investigation is ongoing.
April 11
• Deputies responded to East Whittley Avenue and Whittley Avenue regarding a criminal threats investigation. One individual threated another. The argument was regarding the person who the victim was dating.
April 12
• A victim reported that her business charges $300 for services. She received a check from a customer in the sum of $1,000. The customer requested that the business cash the check and return $700. The victim felt this sounded suspicious and did not follow through with the transaction. This is a commonly used scam because the check turns out to be fictitious.
April 13
• Deputies responded to a call on Clarissa Avenue near Crescent Avenue regarding an individual having psychiatric issues. Deputies responded and took the individual to a hospital on the mainland so he could get the help that he needed.
• A suspect burglarized a residence in the 300 block of East Whittley Avenue. The victim heard noises and went to investigate. When the victim saw the suspect, the suspect ran from the location. A suspect’s description was given to the deputies.
April 14
• A suspect broke into a school bus at the Avalon School and stole a couple of items from the bus (parking permit and bus keys). When the alarm to the bus activated, the suspect ran from the scene. Video surveillance provided deputies with the suspect’s description.
April 15
• Deputies arrested Jerry Tejeda of Avalon on suspicion of burglarizing the residence in the 300 block of East Whittley Avenue and for breaking into the school bus at Avalon School. He was also charged with possessing methamphetamine.
April 16
• As part of the previous investigation, deputies served a search warrant in the 300 block of Sumner Avenue. Deputies were able to locate evidence of the crimes at the residence.
Safety Notes
A common scam used by criminals works like this. If you charge $300 for a service and you request the money in advance, the suspect will send you a check for $1,000. The suspect tells you they over paid and request the overpayment sent to their online account. You deposit the check into your bank account and you send the suspect $700 for the overpayment. In approximately 10 days, you are notified by your bank that the check was fictitious. You are now out all of the money. If you are not sure if it is a scam, call the Sheriff’s Station and ask.
